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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.77 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.77 and 99.68 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.77 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.77 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.77 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 29,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,482.35/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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